Current Favourite Saddle
08-09-10, 01:17 PM
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08-09-10, 05:44 PM
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Selle Italia SLK. Only thing I use (except on the TT bike)
08-09-10, 05:55 PM
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Still digging the WTB Silverado that came stock on my bike. Bonktown has been running the Ti-railed Team version for $29 over the past couple weeks.
08-09-10, 06:43 PM
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Sella San Marco ERA.
I know it's not high end, I just find it comfortable.
EDIT: But I'd like to try the Sella Italia SLK.
I know it's not high end, I just find it comfortable.
EDIT: But I'd like to try the Sella Italia SLK.
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08-09-10, 07:31 PM
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Specialized Romin SL
Super thin, light and the fit is exceptional; however, I also can really cover the miles in a Selle San Marco too.
Super thin, light and the fit is exceptional; however, I also can really cover the miles in a Selle San Marco too.
08-09-10, 07:37 PM
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Older Nashbar Race Saddle (new one is R2 I think). It was $15 or $25 before shipping and is very comfortable for me. The longest ride I've done on it is about 75 miles. No complaints. It's also a decent weight.
My new (to me) Selle Italia Flite TT seems good too. I haven't gotten to test it much, but so far it's pretty comfortable. It's light too at 165g.
My new (to me) Selle Italia Flite TT seems good too. I haven't gotten to test it much, but so far it's pretty comfortable. It's light too at 165g.
08-09-10, 09:57 PM
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Fizik Arione. I just upgraded to the CX version after using the regular Arione for a few months. I will see how the CX fares.
08-09-10, 10:03 PM
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Serfas FST-10 Furano. The most underrated saddled in the market imo. It's the Arione and the Toupe in one.
Serfas FST-10 Furano. The most underrated saddled in the market imo. It's the Arione and the Toupe in one.
08-09-10, 10:29 PM
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One more for the Fizik Arione CX. Not cheap but by far the best saddle I've ever used. Best part is you can get them customized to match your color scheme for a little more or if you want team colors (mine is the Liquigas white/white now) it's only like an extra $10.
08-09-10, 11:38 PM
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There are a lot of people happy w/ the Arione. It was good for me as I had one on each of my bikes. But, I ended up looking for something just a tad wider through the sit bones and have found the WTB Silverado to be just right.
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08-10-10, 04:05 AM
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I'm also currently rocking the Specialized Romin. I had been a huge fan of Toupe but I switched when the Romin came out and it is even better for me. Long rides even in crappy shorts leave me with zero pain or numbness issues.
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08-10-10, 07:22 AM
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Specialized Toupe.
08-10-10, 07:48 AM
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+1 I know people cringe these days when "Bontrager" is mentioned but this seat really did the trick for me. Not an upholstered 2x4 like some of these others posted. Not exactly a Cadillac either but just enough cushion @ 146mm width to make me forget the saddle is even there.
08-10-10, 08:13 AM
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+1 on Koobi. I'm using the PRS Century with red elastomers. No discomfort at all "down there."
I've had an Arione before too. It was comfortable as well, but I think the Koobi is better.
I've had an Arione before too. It was comfortable as well, but I think the Koobi is better.
08-10-10, 09:18 AM
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08-10-10, 09:59 AM
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I'm a fan of my San Marco SKN.
There's not a whole lot of padding, and it's definitely very stiff, which I like. Also pretty light (190g).
There's not a whole lot of padding, and it's definitely very stiff, which I like. Also pretty light (190g).
08-10-10, 10:21 AM
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Same here. Pot of gold for me.
Mzeffex pointed out that Fizik has an online program called Spine Concept that recommends a saddle based on your flexibility. I hadn't seen it before, but it's recommendation for me was the Aliante, after I've been using the Aliante for a couple years.
Here it is: https://www.fizik.it/spineconcept/
Mzeffex pointed out that Fizik has an online program called Spine Concept that recommends a saddle based on your flexibility. I hadn't seen it before, but it's recommendation for me was the Aliante, after I've been using the Aliante for a couple years.
Here it is: https://www.fizik.it/spineconcept/
08-10-10, 11:05 AM
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Arione CX. Only saddle I tried while searching for a new one to replace the stock saddle on my bike, I guess I got lucky. Old saddle - ~30 miles is all I could take before sitting on anything was painful. Arione - My longest ride is 102 miles and other than general soreness, I was able to ride the next day.
08-10-10, 06:34 PM
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Fi:zik Aliante on my Synapse...I also have the Arione on my CAAD. Both saddles have their place.